Fake claim of Taliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani placed under House Arrest

Social media users have shared the claim stating, “Afghan Taliban’s Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani put under house arrest on the orders of Taliban’s Emir”. Pakistan-based accounts have shared the claim, which can be viewed here and here. Fact Check Upon investigation, we found the claim to be Fake. There is no mention in media reports […]

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Fake Press Release Claims Taliban Govt Requested Ceasefire with Pakistan

Several Pakistan-based accounts are sharing a graphic claiming that the Afghan Taliban government officially requested a ceasefire with Pakistan. One of the users has shared the graphic claiming, “Afghan regime’s Ceasefire request to Pakistan.” Multiple users have shared the claim, which can be viewed here and here. Fact Check Upon investigation, we found the claim to […]

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Fact Check: No, Donald Trump Did Not Say India Lost 250 Soldiers During ‘Operation Sindoor’

A viral post claims that U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned the India-Pakistan war again, saying it was the “biggest war in terms of death” and that India lost 250 soldiers during “Operation Sindoor.” A Pakistan-based user has shared a name, Zard si Gana, who shared the post stating, Donald Trump once again mentioned about India-Pakistan […]

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Viral Graphic Falsely Claims Afghanistan’s Interior Minister Apologized to Pakistan

A graphic circulating online claims that Afghanistan’s Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, said, “Indeed, Allah loves those who forgive. We ask for forgiveness from Pakistan,” in reference to the recent visit of Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister to India. Multiple other users have also shared the claim, which can be viewed here and here. Fact Check Upon investigation, […]

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The claim that after Israelis, the highest number of soldiers killed by Hamas were Indian nationals is fake.

Fact Check: The claim that after Israelis, the highest number of soldiers killed by Hamas were Indian nationals is fake.

The claim that after Israelis, the highest number of soldiers killed by Hamas were Indian nationals is fake. Multiple X accounts posted the following claim. Fact Check After investigating this viral claim, the DFRAC team found an article by The Hindustan Times that included official statements from Indian authorities. Minister of State for External Affairs […]

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